Rockstar GamesThe GTA Online Winter update has finally introduced one of the most demanded features and the return of a major character.
Thousands of players have been gearing up for the upcoming drop as Rockstar prepares to roll out a massive seasonal update, and now it’s finally here it’s got some thrilling new features coming: the ability to finally own a mansion and the long-awaited comeback of the legendary Michael De Santa.
A Safehouse in the Hills release date
As confirmed in a post on X, the Winter update has released on December 10 and comes with the introduction of luxury mansions for the first time in GTA Online. Players are able to purchase a high-end estate in Tongva Hills, Richman, or near Vinewood, and make it their own.
These properties are built to flex wealth and power with pools, yoga spaces, garages, driveways, kennels, gym equipment, hot tubs, helipads, and so much more, including extra rooms like arcades, armories for your weapons, podiums for showcasing your vehicles, and vehicle workshops for upgrades, and those more mechanically minded.
On top of this are the events you can host inside these mansions. You can host parties and open your doors to various strangers and friends as everyone mixes inside the estate. You’ll also be able to hire a security team to keep things controlled and run the mansion through an AI Concierge with three selectable personalities. Every room can be customized to match whatever style you want.
GTA Online Mansion prices
There had been some claims that buying a mansion would set players back around $20 million for the high-end upgrades. However, they come in just under that price tage – even with a whole lot of upgrades.
The base price for each house can be found below:
- Tongva Hills – $11,500,000
- Richman – $12,800,000
- Vinewood – $12,200,000
You will get a $2 million discount on each property, provided you completed the three New Listing Missions before December 7th. If not, hard lines, you’re paying full price.
Features
Being able to purchase your own high-end mansion is the headline update of A Safehouse in the Hills. Owning a luxury property isn’t just for show, though. Below are some of the features that can be integrated into a mansion.
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- Private salon
- Kennels for pets
- Additional garage
- Production boosts for existing businesses
- Private security detail
- Car Podium to display owned cars
- Armory and vehicle workshops
In addition to new missions – which don’t require purchasing a mansion – Safehouse in the Hills debuts a new Mission Creator feature. The update’s blog post reads: “This in-depth and comprehensive toolkit enables you to design and publish your own Missions using sophisticated game mechanics, custom objectives, placeable actors, and much more.”
New Vehicles
While an exhaustive list of new vehicles is still forthcoming, Rockstar has confirmed that GTA+ members will get early access to the Vapid FMJ MK V, as well as an updated Vinewood Club App that allows entrepreneurs to remotely manage staff for various businesses.
Other new vehicles and additions include:
- Additional Hao’s Special Works compatible cars
- Missile Lock-On compatibility for more vehicles, including some aircraft
- New Law Enforcement vehicles
As noted, this will be GTA Online’s final winter update before GTA 6 drops.